Category: Health

My hand looking very swollen this picture was taken before the fire service cut my rings off
I had to have my Engagement and Wedding rings cut off by the fire service

These aren’t just any rings—they hold so much sentimental value. My engagement ring for obvious reasons but my wedding ring was my Nan’s wedding ring, a cherished gift she gave us on the day we got engaged. 

I had never took my rings off since the day of our wedding so having them cut off left me in tears 😭 

Blue sky clear except for a few wispy clouds. The text reads Maeve Boothby-O’Neill
A Tragic Loss: The Urgent Need for Change in the Care of ME Patients

It is with a heavy heart that I write this blog post today, reflecting on the tragic and untimely death of Maeve Boothby-O’Neill, a young woman from the Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) community. Maeve’s life was cut short at just 27 years old, not by the disease alone, but by the failings of a healthcare system that was ill-equipped to manage the complexities of her severe condition

ME PJ Party frame to raise awareness for Severe ME DAY
ME Pyjama Party for Severe ME Awareness Day 8th August 2024

Join the ME Pyjama Party and Raise Awareness for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis!

Each year for ME Awareness Week in May and for Severe ME Day in August we wear PJs with the aim to make a significant impact in the lives of those living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)

The National Disablity Card
National Disability Card

The National Disability Card is designed to provide proof of disability, making it easier for individuals to access various services, benefits, and discounts. It is a recognition tool that helps reduce the need for individuals to repeatedly prove their disability.

Why We Need More Disabled MPs in the UK

With a general election campaign now in full swing, we should be asking why it is still so hard for disabled people to run for office and what the next government will do about it.

The ME Pyjama Party

I’m thrilled to invite you to a special event that aims to make a significant impact in the lives of those living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).

Raising awareness of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis

We are all ready in Our Red PJs to help raise awareness of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis.
To join us all you need to do is take a pic in your PJs and post it to social media using #MEPJParty

ME PJ Party
ME PJ Party

Together, we can shed light on the challenges faced by those living with ME/CFS and advocate for greater understanding and support

ABOUT Alisha
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Alisha Whittam

As a passionate advocate for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) a complex and debilitating condition, I am deeply committed to raising awareness about the complexities and overwhelming impact of this condition. 

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